HR 6983
118th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Congressional tributes
Georgia
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Postal service
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, as the "Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office".
Everywhere this bill has been
22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 2, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-224.
Jan 2, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 27, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 20, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2024
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7199)
Dec 19, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 25, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 538.
Sep 25, 2024
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 25, 2024
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. Without written report.
Jun 4, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 3, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6983.
Jun 3, 2024
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 3, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 2, 2 Present (Roll no. 234). (text: CR H3556)
Jun 3, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 2, 2 Present (Roll no. 234). (text: CR H3556)
Jun 3, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3569-3570)
Jun 3, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3556)
Jun 3, 2024
Mr. Grothman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 6, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 6, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 11, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Jan 11, 2024
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2024 | House · vote #234 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 369–2 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
This act designates the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, as the Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 118-224.
Committees of jurisdiction
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